Knorr, Sauce Mix, Four Cheese

Processing Score

7.4Highly Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

—/10No Data

The processing score reflects 34 ingredients, including natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and saturated fat.

Nutrition Highlights

Good Protein Source

Nutrient Alerts

High SodiumHigh Saturated Fat

Data Updated

Oct 18, 2026

UPC

048001703278

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size7 g

Amount per serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1g

Saturated Fat 1g

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 5mg

Sodium 330mg

14%

Total Carbohydrate 4g

Dietary Fiber 0g

Total Sugars 1g

Protein 1g

Calcium 20mg

Iron 0mg

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

26 listed · 5 flagged for review

PARMESAN, ROMANO, CHEDDAR AND BLUE CHEESES (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES)*, MALTODEXTRIN, POTATO STARCH, WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WHEY, SALT, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, PALM OIL, NATURAL FLAVOR (SOY), NONFAT MILK*, CORN STARCH, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM CITRATE, PARSLEY*, YEAST EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM CASEINATE, SPICE, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), ANNATTO EXTRACT, ONION POWDER.

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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Knorr, Sauce Mix, Four Cheese scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

Industrial Enzymes (Cheddar And Blue Cheeses (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes)*): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
Processed Dairy Ingredients (Whey Protein Concentrate, Sodium Caseinate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor (Soy)): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Seasonings & Spices, this product is more processed than about 68% of the 11,127 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Knorr, Sauce Mix, Four Cheese's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Maltodextrin.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Palm Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Citrate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast Extract.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid, Lactic Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Annatto Extract.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

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